2024 Sidewalk Inspections: What to Expect
Starting August 19, the City of Ottawa will undertake its 2024 sidewalk inspections. This expanded program follows a successful pilot last year and aims to cover the entire city. Highlights: Objective: To identify and prioritize sidewalk repairs in accordance with...
1770 Heatherington Project Update
I am happy to announce that the long-awaited housing project at 1770 Heatherington is moving forward. This site, which has been slated for new and affordable housing since 2015, is a significant milestone for our community and one of my key priorities for this term of...
Calling All Local Businesses: Vendor Opportunity at Kiwan Farms!
We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity from Kiwan Farms for local vendors in our community. For the rest of the season, Kiwan Farms is inviting vendors to set up shop at their garden centre any weekend day of your choice—completely free of charge! Every...
Introducing ANCHOR: A Groundbreaking Crisis Response Initiative
We are excited to announce the launch of the Alternate Neighbourhood Community Response (ANCHOR) program, a transformative initiative led by the City of Ottawa. ANCHOR is designed to provide a compassionate, community-based approach to supporting individuals...
New Zoning By-Law Ward Specific Virtual Info Session
We invite you to join us for a ward-specific virtual information session on Ottawa's proposed new Zoning By-law. This session, scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, will cover key topics relevant to residents of Gloucester-Southgate. The virtual event is a great...
Ottawa Public Health reminds families to stay up to date on routine vaccines amid an increase in reports of pertussis
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding parents and caregivers to ensure their children and youth are up to date on their routine vaccines, as we approach the school year and in light of an increase in reports of pertussis (whooping cough) in Ontario and locally....
Sharing in Student Success: Support Ottawa Students with Essential Supplies
As the excitement of a new school year approaches, we are excited to share the Caring and Sharing Exchange’s annual Sharing in Student Success Campaign! Their mission is to ensure that every student in Ottawa has the supplies they need to start the school year on the...
Be Part of the Community – Become a Crossing Guard!
Join the Ottawa Safety Council’s (OSC) dedicated, community-minded team of Adult Crossing Guards! Great reasons to join the OSC’s crossing guard team: Make a real difference in your own community! Get to know your neighbours Help local families Become a trusted face...
Construction of 3 New Wildlife Crossing Culverts
We are pleased to advise that a construction contract has been successfully awarded for the installation of three new wildlife crossings beneath Albion Road and Lester Road. Construction is anticipated to commence in early January 2025 and be completed by March 14th,...
Urban Flooding Resources
The City is committed to ensuring our infrastructure is safe and reliant and is continuously working to improve our City’s sewer and stormwater systems to mitigate impacts from extreme weather events and climate change. Where and how frequent urban flooding occurs...